3900 W Superior St, Duluth, Minnesota, United States | (618) 248-8274
Ten-minute drive to downtown Duluth, University of Minnesota Duluth, and Glensheen Estate
11-minute walk to Lake Superior
Contemporary rooms with mini-fridges and microwaves
Indoor heated swimming pool, hot tub, and sauna
Free breakfast buffet of hot and cold items
Small bar offers happy hours and variety of drinks
Free evening snacks and drinks reception Monday through Thursday
Meeting room and public computer
Drinks and snacks available in lobby
Coin-operated laundry room
Free Wi-Fi throughout and free parking
Varying reports on bothersome noise
No gym on-site
The three-pearl Comfort Inn West is appealing to visitors for its modern design, indoor heated pool, and small bar. The 81 rooms are contemporary and come with great amenities like mini-fridges, microwaves, and coffeemakers. The features cover a free hot and cold breakfast, plus a few extras like a sauna, hot tub, coin-operated laundry facilities, and evening weekday receptions. There is no gym, however. The hotel’s location is best for those with a car as it’s about a six- to 10-minute drive to downtown Duluth and the University of Minnesota Duluth. Park Point Marina is a good alternative for those who prefer to be closer to the beach and Canal Park downtown.
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Scene
Modern chain hotel with a clientele of couples and families
The decor of Comfort Inn West makes a nice impression. The lobby has a slight lodge-like vibe thanks to high ceilings with cherry wooden beams and golden lighting from a large hanging cream lamp. The seating area has modern furniture and carpet in neutral tones with hints of blues, greens, and oranges. At the back of the lobby, the breakfast room is partitioned off, though it keeps with the same pleasant decor of the lobby. Couples and families are the main guests here; they're mostly in town visiting family at the nearby University of Minnesota Duluth or on a short getaway. Many guests are quite surprised by the modern furnishings and lovely interior design for a budget property brand.
Location
Nine-minute drive to downtown Duluth, and 11-minute walk to Lake Superior
Comfort Inn West sits off Interstate 35, just an 11-minute walk from Lake Superior. It’s a great location for those with a car as it’s just a nine-minute drive from downtown Duluth. The Great Lakes Aquarium takes six minutes to reach by car. It’s an eight-minute drive to Canal Park and nine minutes to Spirit Mountain. The University of Minnesota Duluth and Glensheen Historic Estate are about a 10-minute drive away. As far as the immediate area goes, there are a handful of restaurants within a 10-minute walk from the property. It’s a 20-minute drive to the Duluth International Airport.
Rooms
Contemporary rooms with mini-fridges, microwaves, and coffeemakers
The rooms here are pleasant and nicely updated with carpeted floors, cherry wooden headboards, and beds with white sheets, tan coverlets, and red or blue bed runners. Some rooms have colorful photographic prints on the walls, which adds a nice touch. Features include free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, coffeemakers, mini-fridges, and microwaves. Some upper-level rooms have wet bars with sinks. Bathrooms are roomy and come with shower/tub combos, citrus-scented toiletries, and hairdryers. There have been some reports of bothersome noise by guests.
Features
Free hot breakfast, indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, bar, evening reception, and free Wi-Fi
At most Comfort Inns, it’s the free daily breakfast of hot items like eggs, bacon, and waffles, that's considered the hotel’s nicest feature. However, Comfort Inn West has some extra highlights not offered at many other properties under the chain name. There’s an indoor heated swimming pool, hot tub, and sauna. The hotel also has a small bar with happy hours throughout the week. Monday through Thursday evenings, the manager hosts a small reception with free drinks and snacks. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi, a coin-operated laundry room, and free outdoor parking.
